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Rosie O'Donnell's Rocky View Past With Whoopi Goldberg
3 Aug
Summary
- O'Donnell described a tense time with Whoopi Goldberg on The View.
- She recalled an incident where she cut to commercial while Goldberg spoke.
- Both women have since reconciled their past difficulties.

Pop culture icon Rosie O'Donnell has revealed a challenging period during her 2014 return to "The View," detailing a tense dynamic with moderator Whoopi Goldberg. O'Donnell expressed admiration for Goldberg but admitted their on-air collaboration did not unfold as expected. She recalled an instance where she threw to a commercial break while Goldberg was still speaking, an action that significantly upset Goldberg.
O'Donnell also shared that she attempted to smooth things over before her return, having lunch with Goldberg to discuss their working relationship. Despite this effort, O'Donnell felt the tension from the outset. She mentioned that they have since reconciled, describing themselves as "grown-ass women" who have moved past the incident.
This recollection comes as O'Donnell considers a potential return to daytime television. In June, Goldberg herself mentioned a positive reunion with O'Donnell at a Broadway performance, noting O'Donnell looked "amazing."